Senior Associate - Trial & Defense - Labor & Employment

Permanent Placements LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance‑based bonus

Monthly bonus opportunity

Student loan repayment benefit

Flexible paid time off

Fully paid parental leave

$300 annual wellness benefit

Job summary

A legal services firm is looking for a Senior Associate with 5–8 years of labor and employment litigation experience to join their Trial & Defense practice in Los Angeles, California. This role operates remotely with in-person requirements for court-related activities. Responsibilities include managing multiple active matters, conducting legal research, and preparing trial materials. Additional benefits include performance bonuses, a student loan repayment program, and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of labor and employment litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Experience across all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage approximately 10–20 active matters.
• Investigate claims and develop case strategy.
• Respond to complaints in state and federal court.
• Draft and respond to discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare pre‑trial and trial materials.

Skills

Labor and employment litigation experience

Strong writing skills

Oral advocacy skills

Ability to manage multiple matters

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Permanent Placements is seeking a Senior Associate with 5–8 years of labor and employment litigation experience to join a growing Trial & Defense practice serving California employers. This is a high-exposure litigation role handling complex employment disputes in state and federal courts.

Work Structure:

This position operates with a remote structure. Attorneys are not required to maintain a traditional in‑office schedule. However, candidates must reside in the Los Angeles area and be available to attend in‑person depositions, hearings, mediations, trials, and client meetings as required. This role offers flexibility while maintaining active courtroom and client‑facing responsibilities.

The Practice:

The group represents employers in matters including:

• Discrimination and retaliation claims
• Advice and counsel regarding discipline and termination
• Litigation in California state and federal courts
• This is a hands‑on litigation position with meaningful responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Manage approximately 10–20 active matters
• Investigate claims and develop case strategy
• Respond to complaints in state and federal court
• Draft and respond to discovery
• Review and analyze documents for production
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft pleadings and motions
• Attend hearings and argue motions
• Prepare pre‑trial and trial materials
• Participate in mediations and trials
• Communicate directly with clients

Qualifications:

• 5–8 years of labor and employment litigation experience
• Strong academic credentials
• Experience across all phases of litigation
• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters

Additional benefits include:

• Annual performance‑based bonus
• Monthly bonus opportunity (up to $2,000 per month)
• Student loan repayment benefit ($250/month)
• Flexible paid time off
• Six months fully paid parental leave
• $300 annual wellness benefit and a dedicated wellbeing day
• Mentorship and professional development support